GermanyHallertau Mittelfrüh substitutes
Proven alternatives to Hallertau Mittelfrüh and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
3Hallertau Tradition
GermanyAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid3–6%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL
EarthyGrassyNectarFruity+1
Liberty
USABittering8230IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid3–6.5%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil0.6–1.8 mL
NobleFloralHerbalSpicy+3
Vanguard
USAAroma1997Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4–6.5%
Beta acid5.5–7%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
WoodyTobaccoPleasantGrassy+1
Similar aroma profiles
3Aramis
FranceAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.5–8.5%
Beta acid3–5.5%
Total oil1.2–1.6 mL
GreenHerbalSpicyCitrus+3
Horizon
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8.8–12%
Beta acid5.5–7.5%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL
FloralCitrusSpicyFloral
Amarillo
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
How to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.